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Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo

Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo

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The Chestnut-sided Shrike-vireo is a distinctive and colorful Neotropical bird, easily recognized by its bright green upperparts, yellow underparts, and prominent chestnut sides. It is an active canopy dweller, known for its loud, ringing calls.
Where to spot
Found in the highlands of Mexico and northern Central America. It inhabits montane evergreen and pine-oak forests.
How to spot
Look for its striking chestnut sides and bright green and yellow plumage. Listen for its loud, clear, and ringing calls, which carry well through the forest. Scan the mid to upper canopy.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident tropical montane habitat. Most vocal during the breeding season. Best observed in the early mornings.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chestnut-sided Shrike-Vireo (Vireolanius melitophrys) 1 (5783236477).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:VireolaniusMelitophrysSmit.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Vireolanius melitophrys.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Shrike-vireos are often thought of as the 'larger' and 'more colorful' relatives of the typical vireos, combining some features of shrikes with the foraging habits of vireos.
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